DL man injured in hit-and-run crash on Highway 10; troopers searching for suspect pickup truck

By Nathan Bowe

December 09, 2014 at 12:53 PM

A Detroit Lakes man was injured today in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash on Highway 10 between Audubon and Lake Park.

Marcus A. Johnson, 20, of Detroit Lakes suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the rear-end collision, according to the State Patrol. He was driving a 1998 Chevy Cavalier.

A news release from the State Patrol does not explain what happened, but says it is investigating the crash, and that troopers are looking for a suspect vehicle believed to be a white, GMC Sierra extended cab pickup between 1992-1998 model.

The truck is missing its tailgate and left the scene headed east on Highway 10, likely with significant rear-end damage.

No time was given for the crash, which occurred on dry pavement at milepost 36.

The State Patrol says more details will be released as available.

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By Nathan Bowe

Bowe covers the Becker County Board and the court system for the Tribune, and handles the opinion pages for the Tribune and Focus. As news editor of both papers, he is the go-to contact person for readers and the general public: breaking or hard news tips, story ideas, questions and general feedback should be directed to him.

DL man injured in hit-and-run crash on Highway 10; troopers searching for suspect pickup truck

A Detroit Lakes man was injured today in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash on Highway 10 between Audubon and Lake Park. Marcus A. Johnson, 20, of Detroit Lakes suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the rear-end collision, according to the State...